Arab forces enterd India, in 711 they organized expedition and conquered Sind
Muslium merchants took their faith to northern and southern India.
Mahmud of Ghazni was a raider who raided the riches to the south. Not for land but for wealth.
Large numbers of people devoted themselves to trade & manufacturing rather than food production
Trade also created links between India & distant lands
The Indian ocean basin was tranformed in a vast zone of communication & exchange
As population grew opportunities grew more numerous, increased trade was a natural result to this process
Indians were self-reliant in food but the case was different for iron copper salt pepper etc. so they traded eternaly.
public life revolved around Hindu temples and was a economic and social center.
Indian ocean trade was not new in post classical times
Trade goods silk,porcelan from China, spices from southeast Asia, pepper, gems, pearls, cotton from india, horses incense gold ivory and slaves from east Arica.
as trade in the Indian basin increased, more lands engaged in specliazed production.
edited by: Kristine and Jason
checked by: Katie <3
edited by: Kristine and Jason
checked by: Katie <3